Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2018
About The Event
Celebrate Womenâs History Month and help us improve Wikipedia articles about women artists.
In honor of Womenâs History Month, NMWA will host its 5th annual Art+Feminism edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures.
This event is part of a global initiative to help improve Wikipediaâs gender imbalance. A 2010 Wikimedia survey found that less than 13% of its contributors are women. The lack of female participation has contributed to the absence of notable women on Wikipedia. In more than 480 events, over 7,100 people have created and improved more than 11,000 Wikipedia articles.
No experience necessaryâjust bring a laptop, motivation to combat gender bias, and a belief in equal access to quality information resources. People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate.
SCHEDULE:
- 10:00-11:00 a.m. Welcome and editing tutorial
- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Research and editing
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
Use the hashtags #ArtAndFeminism and #NowEditingAF to share about the event on social media!
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